https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 08 May 2024 00:06:39 +0000 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:54:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/profile-coffee-break-elmhurst-illinois God’s love is rippling into and out of the Coffee Break ministry at Elmhurst CRC where over 175 people signed up this fall to attend during one of the weekly morning, afternoon and evening sessions which are offered at this Illinois church. Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/profile-coffee-break-elmhurst-illinois Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:54:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/turning-challenges-0 In Part 1, we considered ways to create an environment that encourages and supports children with learning and behavioral challenges. But what about parents? Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/turning-challenges-0 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:43:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/beyond-welcome-mat-part-3 How do you invite people to your Coffee Break ministry? How do you make your ministry an inviting place to be for those who attend regularly and for newcomers? Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/beyond-welcome-mat-part-3 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:23:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/turning-challenges-opportunities My first job after college was working as an Early Childhood Educator in the preschool room of a daycare. I loved that job — singing songs, telling stories, and going on imaginary lion hunts are great ways to spend one’s day! There were some challenges though. Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/turning-challenges-opportunities Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:36:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/beyond-welcome-mat-part-2 How do you invite people to your Coffee Break ministry? How do you make your ministry an inviting place for those who attend regularly and for newcomers? Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/beyond-welcome-mat-part-2 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 17:24:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/beyond-welcome-mat-part-1 How do you invite people to your Coffee Break ministry? How do you make your ministry an inviting place for those who attend regularly and for newcomers? Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/leaders/beyond-welcome-mat-part-1 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:41:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/summertime-connections You’ve wiped runny noses, picked playdough out of the carpet, cleaned juice spills off the table, applauded toilet training milestones, and cut out more printable patterns than you care to remember. Karen DeBoer https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/coffee-break/childrens-ministry-leaders/summertime-connections Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:04:48 +0000